One of the main things women dread when it comes to pregnancy, is weight gain. You spend what feels like your entire life trying to lose or maintain a healthy weight. So, the thought of gaining weight over the next nine months and knowing how hard it can be to lose, is understandably worrying.
However, did you know weight gain during pregnancy can actually be a good thing? Here, you’ll discover 5 reasons you’ll want to start celebrating and appreciating piling on the pounds when you’re pregnant. [Read more…]
Hypnobirthing is said to be one of the preferred birthing techniques for many celebrities. Jessica Alba, Angelina Jolie and even the English Royal Kate Middleton, are all said to be huge fans of the techniques used. So, what exactly is Hypnobirthing and is it something the average non-famous woman should consider?
When baby arrives, it’s only natural for your friends and family to want to pay a visit and spend some quality time with the new arrival. However, as well-meaning as they are, these visits can quickly become overwhelming.
Christmas is a magical time of year, so what better time to announce your pregnancy? There are so many great ways you can reveal a Christmas pregnancy, adding to the excitement and joy of the season. Imagine how excited your loved ones will be when they find out there’s going to be a new edition to the family next year!
When you’re pregnant, there’s a lot of potentially nasty side effects that you can experience. However, some tend to be less talked about than others such as dizziness.
Expecting a baby when you have a toddler can be both exciting yet daunting. On the one hand, your toddler will have a little baby brother or sister to play with and keep them company. However, on the other, toddlers can find it difficult when baby comes along as they are no longer the center of attention.
Pregnant during the fall? Congratulations! Being pregnant at any time of the year brings it challenges, but the Fall is actually one of the best times to enjoy pregnancy. It’s not too hot, you can enjoy plenty of rest and relaxation and with Christmas coming up, it’s an exciting time to look forward to.
When you’re pregnant, you need to deal with a lot of potential side effects. From morning sickness to swollen ankles and painful heartburn; it can be tough to keep on top of your health when you’re feeling tired and drained from carrying baby around.
Pregnancy can be a real rollercoaster ride of emotions. While many of the side effects of pregnancy are expected such as morning sickness, mood swings aren’t typically something you learn about when researching common pregnancy side effects. However, thanks to dramatic hormonal changes, mood swings are common, and they can be pretty tough to deal with.
With nine long months to wait before the arrival of your baby, it’s easy to get bored and restless. You’ve likely already been planning ahead for the birth and ensuring you have everything ready. However, what you should really be doing right now, is all of the things you’ll no longer be able to do once your little one does arrive!
Even with a due date, there’s absolutely no way to determine when you’ll go into labor. Baby could decide to come early, or they may choose to hang out in your womb for longer than expected! However, whilst it isn’t possible to know when labor will begin, it is possible to look out for the early signs of labor once your due date is approaching.
Let’s face it, the prospect of giving birth can be utterly terrifying! You may have some idea of what it’s going to be like after talking to friends and family, but until you actually go into labor, it’s impossible to know exactly what to expect.
